Funds were raised for a 50% downpayment for the new well in Carissade. The estimated cost of the well is $7,000. The actual cost is dependent on drilling depth. If good water is reached before the contracted depth, the cost will be less. If a deeper well is necessary to reach good water, the cost will be higher. An additional $3,500 in donations is needed to cover the remaining estimated cost of the well.
In June, representatives of the St Paul Haiti Team met with Father Bourdeau and the driller in Haiti. Together, we contracted for the additional well in Carissade. Work on this well may start in November, 2008.
The new well will be installed on the grounds of the Carissade School. The new well will be supervised by a designated teacher at the Carissade school. It is hoped that a community group can be organized to work with the teacher in supervising the well.
The St Paul Haiti Team is seeking partnerships with other congregations and organizations interested in co-funded water well projects. Contact us for more information.
The St Paul Haiti Team met with the pastor of the catholic parish in LosPalis. There is interest in installing the second well in LosPalis.
In addition to contracting with a driller in Haiti, the St Paul Haiti Team has developed contact with a second driller operating in Haiti.
Our goal is to implement two additional well projects after completion of the well for LosPalis, Haiti.
We hope to expand the project to including the funding of additional wells and include appropriate water purification technology.